Compare Prozac vs. Remeron
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Improves mood and helps you relax.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is good for treating depression and anxiety. It's more energizing than other antidepressants, so it may not be the best choice for people who have trouble sleeping.
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3.5/ 5 average rating with 1319 reviewsforProzac
Improves mood.
Remeron (mirtazapine) improves your mood and helps you sleep better, but can cause more weight gain than any other antidepressant.
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3.3/ 5 average rating with 152 reviewsforRemeron
Upsides
- Effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, OCD, and panic disorder.
- It's more energizing than other antidepressants, so it's good for people who have low energy.
- Might be a good option for treating children with depression and/or OCD.
- Doesn't have effects on the heart unlike other antidepressants so it may be a better treatment choice for older people.
- Can cause a significant amount of weight loss which is an added benefit for those who are overweight or obese.
- Effective at relieving some depression symptoms.
- Starts to work more quickly than most antidepressants.
- Can help you fall asleep if you have trouble sleeping.
- Can also help relieve anxiety.
- Good option if you are underweight or frail, because it can help you gain weight.
- Available as a generic.
Downsides
- Takes at least 1 to 2 weeks to kick in and can take up to 12 weeks for maximum effect. Prozac (fluoxetine) tends to take more time to start working compared to similar alternatives.
- Can lower your sex drive.
- Can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and/or behavior in those age 24 or younger.
- You may need to try out several different antidepressants before you find the one that works for you.
- Makes you more tired than other antidepressants.
- More likely to cause minor weight gain (1-5 pounds) and raise cholesterol than any other antidepressant.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Delayed-release pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
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Reviews
1319 reviews so far
62%
saidit'sworth it
40%
saiditworked well
16%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Prozac (fluoxetine)?
Leave a review152 reviews so far
45%
saidit'sworth it
39%
saiditworked well
26%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Remeron (mirtazapine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
22possible side effects
- Inability to sleep33%
- Nausea28%
- Lack of energy21%
- Anxiety15%
- Sleepiness13%
- Tremor13%
- Nervousness11%
- Yawn11%
- Indigestion10%
- Sore throat10%
- Dry mouth9%
- Flu syndrome8%
- Diarrhea8%
- Loss of appetite8%
- Sweating8%
- Impotence7%
- Abnormal ejaculation7%
- Sinus infection6%
- Lower sex drive5%
- Abnormal dreams5%
- Rash4%
- Widening of blood vessels2%
17possible side effects
- Sleepiness54%
- Dry mouth25%
- Increased appetite17%
- Increased appetite17%
- Constipation13%
- Weight gain12%
- Lack of energy8%
- Dizziness7%
- Flu syndrome5%
- Abnormal dreams4%
- Abnormal thinking3%
- Back pain2%
- Swelling in limbs2%
- Muscle pain2%
- Tremor2%
- Confusion2%
- Urinary frequency2%
Risks and risk factors
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Age 24 or younger
- Serotonin syndrome
- Antidepressants
- Lithium
- Ultram
- Imitrex
- Remeron
- Lexapro
- Dilaudid
- St. John's Wort
- Skin rash
- Weight loss
- People with an eating disorder
- Increased bleeding risk
- Taking NSAIDS or blood-thinning drugs
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- People with heart rhythm problems or a family history of them
- Low potassium level
- Low magnesium level
- Recent heart attack
- Using other drugs that affect heart rhythm
- Overdose
- People with liver problems
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Age 24 years or younger
- Serotonin syndrome
- Using other medications that affect serotonin
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- History of liver problems
- Higher dose
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Weight gain
- Blood disorders